Sydney Treetop Ticker
Yoyetta hunterorum (Moulds, 1988)
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Male
Previously referred to as
Cicadetta hunterorum.
Species number (TNS):
503.
Fore wing length:
20–30 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
From the Gosford area in central
New South Wales, south to
eastern Victoria. Adults occur
from October to February.
Notable localities:
Avoca Beach, Kuring-Gai Chase
National Park (B. Smith), Royal
National Park (D. Emery and B.
Smith), Garie Beach (D. Emery).
Habitat:
Coastal eucalypt forest and
adjacent parkland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A series of clicks, produced at a
variable rate whilst stationary
and in flight. Adults sit on the
main trunks and upper branches
of eucalypts.
Similar species:
Brown Firetail, Black Firetail,
Victorian Firetail.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female
